The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-11

Cleveland and his wife this afternoon at the
+ Palmer house. 1T was a reception 10 the gem
eral public and the chief magistrate, with his
radiant compan on, had just descended the
, main staircase.
So thunderous was it chat score Of perspiring
/ trumpctcra seemed making dumb show. In
I vain did police with clubs in hand attempt to
( stop the rush. The rope barriers had been
swept away at the first onset. II was well
that a nook Of safety had been provided for
( Mrs. Cleveland. Immediately to the right OF
| the staircase was an alc0ye almost hidden III
/ sllken bunting and waving green plants. Into
/ this size was hastily thrust, while the presi-
/ dent, giving single sweeping glance at the
! snrging crowd, plunged into its midst and
/ sturdily shouldered himself, by sheer strength
into the place it had been decided he should
stand. Three times did flies OF
brawny dismounted cavalIymen seize
the ends Of one of the ropes that
had been dashed to the floor and strive TO drag
back the eager multitude Only with the aid
OF double Gordon Of police-the front line
backing against the crowd and the second
rank pushing their blue-coated comrades for
| ward-did the lasso maneuvre of the soldiers
bring the faint semblance of order. The presi-
/ dent was meanwhile shaking hands right and
left, till he was red in the face and
Hi COLLAR LAY LIMP ABOVE HIS
black Prince Albert coat. Behind him and
/ slightly to his right, standing at the entrance
| TO the alcoye, o couple OF steps above the
crowd, was Mrs Cleveland, laughing meriIy
az the presidents plight and bowling and smil-
ing good-naturedly at the crowd. She was
/ surrounded by bevy of. staid matrons, richly
dressed but all in dark cOlors. In striking
contrast was Mrs Clevelands light, skv-blue
silk bodice ard Japan trimmed with fieecy
lace, finger wide, to match. Her glossy
/ pompadour cOled hair and fluffy bangs
| were without ornament, but below gittered
delicate neck chain and tine lace that hung
from her shoulders was caught together at the
1 line OF corsage with magnificent rosette of
diamonds, Long mousquetaire gloves
/ of tan and slender serpentine
/ bracelets completed the costume.
! Mrs. Cleveland looked the persouitica-
ton cf youthful health and beauty as she step
! ped little nearer her husband, when the first
! appearance OF the line had begun to be formed
OF the people. At the head came a detach-
/ mcnt Of union veterans bearing aloft the tat
tered bullet-riycn battle flag Of the 18th Kan
( saS Volunteers. a striking scene ensued
/ While the president warmly greeted the old
| soldiers, one after another, the Color-bearer
/ stepped forward to Mrs. Cleveland and gently
lowering the old flag babe her clip off one of
( its precious shreds as a memento OF the day.
| The wife Of the president gracefully complied
| and while the spectators went wild with en-
thusasm, displayed her trophy proudly to
/ ladies at her side. The president shook hands
| with redoubled ygor and an actual count at
that iuncture showed his gait to be
FoRTY-sEyEN HANDsHAKFs PER MINUTE.
Simplicity and lack of ostentation were dis
| tinguiShing characteristics Of the reception to
President and Mrs. Cleveland this evening at
! the Columbia theater, where only those were
/ admitted who had been formally invited by
/ The committee Of citizens charged with that
! duty. Ten thousand tickets had been issued,
each admitting one man and his complement
! of ladies, The vicinity of the theater was
/ jammed with curious spectators, who eyed
! closely the occupants OF carriages rolling up
one after another to the main entrance of the
| theater. No one had been admitted before the
| advent Of the presidential party, and people
! who came in carriages as well
| those who came otherwise, were compelled to
wait in lines stretching fully a block on the
| sidewalk in either direction from the the
! theater. Within was a scene of rare loneliness.
! Barring liberal display of stars and stripes,
| the decorations were wholly composed Of
natural flowers and foliage, and the effect was
! strikingly rich but subdued. Roses predomi-
mated not less than 10000 having been
! utilized. The floor had been laid throughout
/ the house level with the stage and was beauti-
| fully carpeted. The stage itself had been
ranged to represent the reception hall of q
modern mansion, though the walls were nearly
! hidden in the profusion of ferns and palms. The
/ president himself was in full dress. Mrs
/ Cleveland looked queenly in a loose-fitting,
/ simply made, reception gown of dark miStlctoe
| green plush, cut moderately low and quantity
trimmed ut the neck, and short sleeves with
! ancient lace In her hairshe wore a diamond
brooch of exquisite workmanship. A neck
lace OF diamonds sparkled at her throat, while
around her waist, contrasted with the rich,
green plush hung q girllc of old-gold heavy
cord and tassel. 1t seemed that she would
never tire OF welcoming the people who glided
by her, proceeding either to the balconies or
homeward rejoicing, and the president was no
less gracious, A more noble picture it would
be hard to find than that of the thrice happy
pair as they stood tonight the center OF admir-
alton at the Columbia theatre.
CHICAGO. October G.-Swarms OF people
again filled allappoaches to the Palmer house
this morning, eagerly watching for glimpse
of President Cleveland when he should emerge
for the drive to the international Military en-
! l.. Il
girls on the way to their daily tasks forgot for
the time being the toll before Them and press
ed forward through the Jam of country people
and well dressed city sightscers.
He was accompanied by Mayor Roche, Gen
eral Terry, and . dozen lesser dgnataries
Early as it was, and threatening as was the
day, the sidewalks along the entire route were
lined with people, including thousands who,
notwithstanding their strenuous all day and
evening efforts, all day yesterday, had failed
to see the president or his wife in the general
confusion prevailing.
The enthusiasm, however, was electric.
Such bright faces, in the same numbers, were
never seen before. There must have been
fifty thousand men, women and children
gathered within a few blocks of the station.
/ All streets leading to that thorCughlare We're
! choked mp completely with the press Of human
! beings. Above the heads of the crowd could
| DO seen helmcted military. They were a fine
| lot of mon. in all four companies, cavalry and
artillery, Their arrival Occ3SiOned 4 SenSa-
] tlO}l. winch grew more ana more JtlllulluouS
rs the presidential equipage appeared on the
/ scene. The crowd was entirely good natured.
| It's one wish seemed TO be TO express respect
/ for the president aud his lady. Although bois-
/ ferrous AT times, rs all crowds are, this ono was
/ on its good behavior, and readily obeyed the
requests of the police to stand back and leave
a clearSpaCe through which the president might
/ pass. As the presidents carriage moved away
/ the military formed around it, and the tumult-
| nous crowd with wild cheering fell in behind.
| The president took off his hat the moment he
| got into the carriage, and bowed and smiled as
roaring cheers wont up, He seemed well
! pleased with his welcome and he might well
| be, for il was royal. Mrs. Cleveland wore
/ black travelling dress and looked fresh and
charming.
On the way to the national encampment
this morning, President Cleveland expressed
| a desire to see the historic site of the Haymar-
ket massacre. The presidents carriage wa
! turned from Washington boulevard and drivs
en- rapidly to the scene, where Mayor Roche
described the details of the terrible tragedy.
/ The president viewed the scene with profound
interest.
\ ludicrnus incident occurred at the entrance